1994 Explorer/different problem

Problem: When I go over bumps or rough places in the road there is a definite metal to metal knock. I have gotten under the vehicle and located the problem but do not know what it is called. I have looked at manuals, alldata, etc. but cannot see what it is. There is a part,"bar?", about 8 inches wide, metal, that extends from one side underneath to the other. On each side there are two, what look like really fat washers, maybe the size of doughnuts, with a bolt goin through them. On the left side it looks fine. On the right side the "washer" is split and coming off, hence where the metal knocking sound is coming from. I would just like to know what it is called so I could see if I could repair it or if someone stronger would have to do it.

It maybe the anti roll bar that you are talking about. Or it could be the leaf spring. Is it on the front or @ the back. Maybe Joe Cool can help you more. If you want to tackle this by yourself, I would suggest to make safety as the first priority. Take care. I admire your handiness.

First of all the problem is in the front. There is a part, (probably about 1 1/2 to 2 foot long), attached under each shock, and it goes back to the "bar" and is attached to it on either side. This is where the fat washers, (I believe they are made out of rubber), are that have bolts that go through them and attach them to the bar. The bar that it is attached to is bolted together in the center by four bolts. (Just for the sake of location, it runs under the exhaust pipe that goes to the muffler. It has nothing to do with the exhaust or muffler.)
The right sides big rubber washers are worn out. Why I don't know.

the radius arm insulators do fall out with age and can cause a noise and is about the size of a doughnut, go here and look it up it has several exploded views of the front suspension and see if it is what you are talking about.http://www.cybrrpartspro.com/Manual%...delLookup.html

1989 Honda CRX Si
1590cc motor (1.6L)
5 speed manual
120,000 miles
Transmission was rebuilt at 85k. This was because I forgot it wasn't a dog box and attempted to downshift into first when I wasn't supposed to during a SCCA event in Columbus, IN. Main damage was to synchros/gears in first two gears.
Clutch is a Centerforce 2 with stock Honda bearing. Both were installed slightly prior to the transmission problem. Running Redline synthetic transmission fluid.
[B]Problem[/B]
Recently I discovered that when the car is running, gear in neutral, with my foot off the clutch, the transmission makes a noise. It sounds like something is rubbing, a steady whining sound that isn't too loud, but there. If I put in the clutch, it disappears.
I plan on getting rid of this car in one year. Resale doesn't matter, I may end up parting it out and selling the shell to a junkyard. Do I need to be concerned and what is the cause?
Ron Schunck
Future Subaru WRX owner

Year: 1984
Make: Ford Thunderbird
Engine: 4 cylinder turbo EFI
The car was given to my son but it was missing the computer. We purchased a new computer for it, after it was installed the car cranked once ran only a minute and has not cranked since. The fuel pump relay does not energize and there is no spark at the plugs. There is an alarm light that flashes on the console. If anyone has any posible solutions please post.